Surrey Storm secured a commanding 67-45 victory over Hertfordshire Mavericks at the Copper Box Arena to continue their perfect start to the 2017 Vitality Superleague.

The defending champions completely outclassed their opponents to record the largest ever winning margin in London Live history and avenge last year’s first defeat to Mavs in this event.

Storm wing attack Georgia Lees was understandably delighted but also surprised at the ease with which her side saw out the game.

Speaking exclusively to Sports Gazette, she said: “I think before we came out we said Storm against Mavericks is always such a close game and we’ve got to be prepared and ready to go down to the end of the 60 minutes – it’s a mental battle.

“But to come out after half time and take the lead by 18 goals I think was just amazing.”